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Riba Douro weather in December (Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Riba Douro in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Riba Douro generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Riba Douro in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 124 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Riba Douro. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riba Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Riba Douro, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 178 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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